Saturday 7

Published: Sat, 10/04/25

Updated: Fri, 10/10/25

Good morning!

Here's your Saturday 7 roundup!

🥩 What's the problem:

People think obesity is caused by eating too much.

Try getting obese by eating "too much" sirloin steak.
Not possible.

The problem isn't eating too much.
The problem is eating foods that cause you to "eat too much" (i.e. dysregulate metabolic homeostasis).

Subtle but significant difference.

Main Culprit: High PUFA foods — aka seed oils.
Sugar and grains add fuel to the fire.

🦷 How to brush your teeth:

This is how to brush your teeth.

Bass Method

Soft-bristled brush
45-degree angle to the gumline
Gentle circular motions
Cover all surfaces (outer, inner, chewing)

💊 What's wrong with Tylenol:

Tylenol exerts oxidative damage by depleting glutathione, hindering mitochondrial function.

This could be why Tylenol is linked with autism. (r) But anything that increases oxidative stress is suspect. This includes a lack of sunlight (infrared).

Infrared light from the sun stimulates melatonin production in the mitochondria, which may explain autism’s link to lack of sunlight in the first trimester. (r)